Follow the leader? A field experiment on social influence

We conduct an artefactual field experiment in endogenously formed groups in rural Malawi to investigate social influence in risk taking. Treatments vary whether individuals observe the behavior of a formally elected leader, an external leader, or a random peer. Results show social influence in risk...

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Autores principales: Ambler, Kate, Godlonton, Susan, Recalde, Maria P.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Elsevier 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/142701

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